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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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